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AccidentsHelicopter crash in Italy: victim identified
A 73 years old Egyptian entrepreneur has died; details of the second person on board still unknown
A victim has been identified from the aircraft crash that occurred yesterday, 10 October, in which a Bell 206B JetRanger III helicopter (registration T7-HZM) with two people on board, one of German nationality... more
AirlinesItaly: three drunks, flight diverted
The aircraft had departed from Dalaman airport in Turkey and was headed to Liverpool
The pilot of a plane was forced to divert the flight and make an emergency landing at the Italian "Marco Polo" International airport of Venice-Tessera. It was due to the harassing behavior of three drunk... more
AirlinesVirgin Australia Airlines sees again profit
For the first time in 11 years the carrier reports a profitable balance sheet
Virgin Australia Airlines today communicated the official economic data recorded by the company for the fiscal year 2023 (from 30 June 2022 to 30 June this year): revenues amounted to 3.21 billion dollars,... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: sector at pre-covid levels
In four years operating costs have grown dramatically
The number of air passengers transported around the world has returned to the same record level recorded in the period before the pandemic. However, in these four years operating costs have grown dramatically... more
AccidentsHelicopter crashes in Italy
Divers searching for the two missing: one of German nationality and one Egyptian
A Bell 206 helicopter crashes in the Ferrara area, two missing, one of German nationality and one Egyptian. The aircraft sank into the Cavo napoleonico drainage canal, which connects the Reno and Po rivers... more
Civil aviationAirbus starts construction for new A-400M aircraft maintenance centre
Ground-breaking ceremony in Wunstorf, in Germany
Airbus has officially launched the construction of the new A-400M maintenance centre in Wunstorf. The traditional groundbreaking ceremony on the site at Wunstorf Air Base, the base for the German Air Force's... more
Civil aviationEIB loan of EUR 160 million to Italian ENAV
For the modernization and digitalization of the infrastructures
Investments aimed at the evolution of air traffic management systems more
DefenseIsrael: planes full of soldiers in Tel Aviv
Called up from all over Europe to fight against Hamas
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has sent Lockheed C-130 Hercules and C-130J Super Hercules military transport planes to various European countries to take on board soldiers to bring back to Israel. The... more
DefenseUSA: possible aid to Kiev and Israel
Kirby: "We are a strong country to support both Ukraine and Tel Aviv"
The US administration led by President Joe Biden is considering including funding for Ukraine in the urgent request for aid to be sent to Israel, following the escalation of violence with the Palestinians.... more
DefenseUkrainian war: 12,856 drones destroyed
Bulletins from Kiev and Moscow give a count of victims and vehicles neutralized to date
The Kiev General Staff has published the daily bulletin in which it takes stock of the victims and Russian military assets neutralized from 24 February 2022 to today. 283,080 Moscow soldiers would be killed.... more
AirlinesEasyJet for the carbon removal solution
The carrier signs up to Airbus’ pioneering initiative
easyJet has become the first airline in the world to sign a contract with Airbus for its carbon-removal initiative. Available through the Airbus Carbon Capture Offer, the technology uses Direct Air Carbon... more
AirlinesIsrael: Tel Aviv airport under attack
Columns of smoke and panic among passengers lying on the ground - VIDEO
Several rockets have been launched in the past few hours from the Gaza Strip towards the Israeli "Ben Gurion" International airport in Tel Aviv. Some of these missiles were not intercepted by the Israeli... more
Defense"Nato Tiger Meet" 2023 towards conclusion
General Biavati: "The Gioia del Colle base provides security and is capable of withstanding great effort"
The international military exercise "Nato Tiger Meet" 2023 is nearing its conclusion. It is one of the most important and complex training missions of the Atlantic Alliance, which began last 2 October... more
Civil aviationRefuelEU aviation initiative: Council adopts new law
To decarbonise the aviation sector
More renewable and low-carbon fuels will reduce the carbon footprint of the aviation sector and create a level playing field for a sustainable air transport in the EU following today’s adoption of a n... more
Civil aviationFlood in India: helicopters in action
Rescuers are searching for around one hundred missing people
Four days after the collapse of the Teesta 3 dam which killed at least 52 people in the north-eastern part of India, the Air Force helicopters finally managed to land on the affected areas to carry out... more
Civil aviationJapan invests in hydrogen planes
Government allocates 194 million euros to develop batteries, technology and engines
Japan will invest in the technological development of aircraft powered by electricity generated from hydrogen. Regarding this, the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, led by Yasutoshi Nishimura,... more
AirlinesIsrael (2): airlines suspend flights
Measure will last until security conditions in Israel improve
Various airlines around the world have suspended air connections to and from Tel Aviv's "David Ben Gurion" international airport, after several rockets have been launched from the Gaza Strip towards the... more
AerospaceVega VV23 mission successfully completed
Into orbit two satellites plus ten auxiliary payloads
Vega rocket lifted off from the Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana at 10:36 pm local time (01:36 am UTC) and successfully completed its VV23 flight, placing into sun-synchronous orbit two satellites... more
DefenseIsrael (3): pro-Russian hackers on the attack
Actions against government and information sites is ongoing
After heavy clashes with hundreds of victims between Israelis and Palestinians and the green light from the Tel Aviv government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to put the country into a state... more
AirlinesIsrael (2): possible airspace closure
Wizz Air cancels all flights between Italy and Tel Aviv airport
The airspace above Israel is "potentially dangerous". It's the warning issued to pilots of US airlines by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is due to the escalation of violence in the... more
DefenseIsrael: risk of war against the Palestinians
Dozens of Tel Aviv planes hit 800 targets in the Gaza Strip
At least 600 victims, 2200 injured, 750 missing and over 100 people kidnapped. This is the outcome of the last 48 hours of armed clashes between Israelis and Palestinians. A dramatic escalation of violence... more
AirlinesThe memory of the Milan-Linate aircraft disaster
October 8th is celebrated as "National Day not to forget"
The 22nd anniversary of the Linate aircraft disaster will be commemorated on Sunday 8 October. On the morning of 8 October 2001, a tragedy occurred at the Milan airport, which we celebrate every year as... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: an uphill privatization
The issues that could hinder the free competition commission
Uncertainty about the timing and possible obstacles in Brussels. The path that should bring 41% of the national carrier ITA Airways into the hands of the Lufthansa aviation group is becoming steeper. After... more
DefenseAmerican drones closer to Beijing
MQ-9 Reaper will be transferred to Okinawa in November
The United States will soon transfer General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper reconnaissance drones to the island of Okinawa, which is located south of the Japanese archipelago. They will be deployed at the Kadena... more
AirportsLiège Airport: intelligence investigates
"Possible espionage activities" by the Chinese Alibaba are under observation
The State Security Service of Belgium, that is the National intelligence, has opened an investigation into the activities carried out at the Liège-Bierset airport by the Chinese group Alibaba, which has... more
AirlinesUSA: towards the appointment of FAA leaders
Opposition in Parliament could support candidate proposed by Biden
The Republican opposition in the US Congress could support the candidate to lead the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed by Democratic President Joe Biden. This is Michael Whitaker, current... more
AirlinesBrussels calls for uniformity on airline baggage
Parliament wants to put order on tariffs and sizes of airlines
The European Parliament recently approved a resolution asking air carriers to define uniform standards regarding the dimensions of hand luggage and the costs of boarding them. The decision, which was adopted... more
AirlinesUSA: complaints from passengers with disabilities are increasing
Claims against airlines increased by almost 200% post-pandemic
The American non-profit organization "USA Facts", which analyzes data on the US population and the impact of government actions on society, recently published a new report which puts under review the situation... more
AirlinesITA Airways received "Business Travel" category award
During the second edition of the "EMA" took place in Florence
ITA Airways was awarded the title of “Best travel inclusion initiative of the year” in the Business Travel category during the awards ceremony of the EMA (European Mission Awards). This year in its sec... more
DefenseGranada Summit: on talk about aid in Kyiv
Ukrainian President Zelensky will ask for military support, after Washington's stop
Convened by Charles Michel the informal European Council which will be held tomorrow, Friday 6 October, in Granada, Spain. Among the dossiers on the table are the enlargement of the European Union, the... more
AccidentsUSA: plane crashes, Italian pilot dies
The 22 year old from Crema had studied in Bergamo, he was in America to fulfill his dream -VIDEO
A Piper PA-44/180 "Seminole" plane (registration N8360K) crashed yesterday in the United States, ending up on the roof of a house in the city of Newberg, in the State of Oregon. The aircraft belonged to... more
AirlinesITA Airways receives two important awards
During the gale evening yesterday in Paestum
Yesterday, in the charming setting of the Oleandri Resort in Paestum (Salerno), ITA Airways was awarded two important titles during the gala evening of the "Food and Travel Italia Awards", the Italian... more
AirlinesMoscow is betting on planes made in Russia
"Rosaviatsia" communicates: 50% of fleets produced internally by 2030
Moscow's Ministry of Transport has announced that the share of planes produced by domestic companies and present in the fleets of Russian companies could reach at least 50% by 2030. This is what emerges... more
CargoBritish company designs maxi cargo drone
Up to 350 tons of goods moved with SAF fuel and hydrogen
A British company is designing a cargo drone plane with which it aims to revolutionize the air cargo sector. The idea is to develop a large remotely piloted aircraft capable of handling up to 350 tons... more
Airlines"Travel Experience" in Rimini will start soon
Many airlines at the tourism promotion fair (11-13 October)
The "Travel Experience" fair is starting soon. The Italian tourism promotion event, now in its 60th edition, will be held in Rimini from 11 to 13 October. This year's theme is "The year of Utopia. Live.... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines orders 50 more B-787 "Dreamliner" airplanes
This announcement follows its purchase of 100 units last year
Boeing and United Airlines announced yesterday the carrier is expanding its 787 "Dreamliner" fleet, exercising options to order 50 B-787/9 airplanes and securing an additional 50 options. The new order... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines: 60 additional A-321neo aircraft
The carrier previously ordered 50+70 A-321neo airplanes
United Airlines has placed an order for 60 additional A-321neo aircraft, supporting the carrier's “United Next” initiative to integrate new aircraft into its fleet and standardizing and enhancing its glo... more
AirlinesAmsterdam Airport: 3.1 billions for works
Maintenance, expansion and modernization of the airport by 2027
The Amsterdam-Schiphol airport management company plans investments of over 3 billion dollars for the 2024-2027 development program, which includes maintenance and modernization works at the airport. Infrastructure... more
Civil aviationUSA: 3.5 millions for Police helicopters
Cleveland City Council approves maintenance funds
The Cleveland City Council recently approved an investment of 3.5 million dollars to bring two Police department helicopters back into the sky. This is an initiative that comes after months and months... more
AirlinesUSA. United orders 110 new planes
This would be the second largest aircraft purchase in the past year
Breaking news. The United Airlines announced today that it has ordered 110 new planes. In detail, these include 50 widebody B-787 Dreamliner aircraft of US production and 60 narrowbody A-321 aircraft of... more
AirlinesUSA: United Airlines postpones flights to Asia
It postpones the resumption of some important routes to next March
The US carrier United Airlines has postponed the resumption of some air connections to Asia until March 28, 2024, which were supposed to start with the beginning of the "Winter 2023" season. These include... more
AirlinesLufthansa Technik-Philippine Airlines pact on MRO
Renewed agreement between companies for engine maintenance services
The German company Lufthansa Technik, specialized in MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) services for aircraft and its components, has signed an agreement with the national carrier Philippine Airlines,... more
AirlinesAir carriers: where you eat best
Selection made by a well-known travel sector magazine
The ranking of the 10 airlines that offer their customers the best food service in the world has been published. This is the "Readers' Choice Awards 2023", a survey carried out by "Traveller" magazine... more
AirlinesCopenhagen Airport optimizes baggage handling
Faster check-ins and precise tracking with optical recognition
The management company Københavns Lufthavne of the Copenhagen-Kastrup International Airport is carrying out an optimization procedure for the baggage handling system. The aim is to maximize the number... more
Civil aviationUnited States: drones to prevent fires
In California employed to inspect electrical infrastructure
California strengthens its prevention mechanism against forest fires. For this reason, the Southern California Edison company (Edison International Group), which offers various types of electricity services... more
AirlinesLatam Airlines takes delivery of its first A-321neo airplane
And it adds 13 more units to orderbook -DATA SHEET
LATAM Airlines has taken delivery of its first A-321neo leased from AerCap and placed an order for 13 additional A-321neo aircraft to further expand its route network and drive its regional growth. This... more
AirlinesITA Airways: 92 weekly flights between France and Italy
The carrier at the tourism trade show in Paris (October 3-5)
ITA Airways will participate in the "2023 IFTM Top Resa international tourism trade show" that take places in Paris from the 3rd to the 5th of October. The event hosted at the Parc des Expositions de l... more
AerospaceVega preparing to fly on October 6th
Inquiry on motor test anomaly completed
The Independent Enquiry Commission established by ESA (European Space Agency) to review the anomaly occurred during a test of Vega-C’s Zefiro 40 motor in June, has recently completed its works. The Commission c... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: Brussels proposes new aid
G7 countries meeting tomorrow to talk about sanctions against Moscow and support for Kiev
After the heated discussion that yesterday led the United States Congress to suspend the planned shipment of armaments to Ukraine, worth 6.2 billion dollars, the leaders of the G7 countries will hold a... more
DefenseUkrainian war: US suspends aid to Kiev
About 16 billion dollars will be provided to pay salaries to federal employees
Ukraine will not receive an additional 6.2 billion dollars in military aid from Washington. It is what emerged in the last few hours after a heated political discussion in the United States Congress regarding... more